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Individuals who are newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes can expect to be placed on medications much more quickly than in the past.

Here's a scenario that may sound familiar to you or someone you know. You go to the doctor for a routine checkup and you're told that your blood sugar is a bit high and if you\re not careful you could end up with diabetes.

A diagnosis of diabetes doesn't mean you and your loved one can't entertain any more.

All physical activity is good for people with diabetes, but different types of exercise can present different benefits. The two main types of exercise are aerobic exercise and resistance exercise.

For people with diabetes, controlling blood sugar is a delicate act between healthy eating, staying active and taking diabetes medications.

We know the importance of physical activity for reducing the risk of diabetes and helping to prevent diabetes complications for those who already have the condition. Yet most adults spend over seven hours a day engaged in sedentary behavior,